Sr. Financial Analyst Resume

SUMMARY

Seasoned financial analyst with 10+ years of experience working in public and private financial accounting. Expert in budgeting and forecasting, in - depth knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, financial and performance variance analysis, taxation of business entities, improving business process concentrating on value-added processes.
Strengths include a proven ability to deliver results on time, work in teams, and excellent organizational skills. Proficient in Excel, Cognos, Hyperion, Oracle, and Markview.
Familiar with Great Plains, SAP, Yardi, and Access.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Sr. Financial Analyst

Responsibilities:

Prepare and support the development of Operational Plan and Forecast
Analyze historical trends and results to inform the Operators during the planning and forecasting process
Meet with departments to discuss completed results for the period and significant changes/initiatives/questions to ensure forecast accuracy
Assist in the translation of plan and forecast from local currency to USD
Develop reporting and analytics to support the measurement of the financial performance of the group by working directly with the group to identify their financial reporting needs and develops standard and ad-hoc reporting as necessary
Complete monthly variance analysis of actual results to plan and forecast in accordance with published timelines and standards or on an ad-hoc basis as requested ensuring completeness
Meet with Financial Accounting as needed to discuss accruals/reclassifications and review updates for any new/current operating initiatives
Ensure that financial reports are timely, meaningful and accurate (tying back to data sources such as the General Ledger) prior to publication to the departments
Support management by working with departments monthly to help ensure that they understand the financial performance of their business, notifying management of significant events
Prepare analytical reporting as directed by management monthly ensuring that the reporting provides the requested information, is clearly presented, and agrees to known totals
Participate in the development of accurate reporting and analytical tools from information systems to assist Finance and Operating departments in analysis of data and decision making
Participate in meetings with internal and external departments, maintaining records and suggesting solutions to issues
Work with other finance departments to ensure accounting, planning, and forecasting are properly supported
Help to identify options for financial course correction strategies for departments as directed by management
Support the analysis of the financial impact of various projects, proposals, and initiatives

Confidential

Sr. Accountant

Responsibilities:

Assisted in the month end/year end closing process
Prepared month end journal entries
Prepared necessary balance sheet reconciliations
Researched and explained month end variances
Analyzed Profit and Loss accounts when necessary
Managed the financial relationship with Confidential 3rd Party partners
Reviewed and analyzed new royalty agreements
Oversaw and supervised royalty accounting
Approved and reviewed monthly, quarterly and annual royalty reporting to partners
Implemented process improvements when it was appropriate
Processed contractor invoicing
Controlled and verified that all billable contractor time is billed out
Accounted for all contractors and monitored their time with their project managers
Prepared Ad Hoc accounting requests and projects as determined by the controller and corporate accounting

Confidential

Sr. Accountant

Responsibilities:

Prepared monthly and annual consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statement)
Prepared and posted correcting, revising and adjusting journal entries
Was responsible for month/year end close and analysis
Reconciled all the balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliations
Ensured that all the financial records were complete, accurate, and securely stored
Provided explanations of account balances and fluctuations from one month to another
Recorded foreign currency transactions
Provided monthly support in the forecasting of departmental/company expenses
Established and maintained internal control procedures
Advised and instructed personnel in the implementation of procedural changes and new controls
Performed physical audits of fixed assets
Prepared quarterly Sales and Use Tax returns
Prepared City of L.A. Business Tax Renewal and California environmental fee tax return
Prepared annual Business Property Tax
Prepared various ad hoc internal reports requested by upper management
Acted as a liaison with external auditors

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